Anurag Paul

About Anurag Paul

Certified CCNA, CCFA, Security+, and Zscaler ZDTA Engineer with extensive hands-on…

Experience

1. Senior Security Engineer

   CVS Health

   Sep 2023 — Present · US

   I specialize in network security, identity, and endpoint protection, with a strong focus on delivering end-to-end security solutions that align with Zero Trust principles. I lead initiatives from the initial Proof of Concept (PoC) to full-scale production, ensuring seamless integration and measurable outcomes.I bring deep expertise in CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform, including Endpoint Protection, Host-Based Firewall, and CrowdStrike Mobile, enabling advanced threat detection, policy enforcement, and mobile security across diverse enterprise environments. My experience includes configuring, maintaining, and optimizing CrowdStrike to align with organizational risk management and compliance goals.My toolkit also includes Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, and proxy and firewall technologies, coupled with a strong governance model for firewall rule lifecycle management. I work independently and cross-functionally, collaborating closely with infrastructure, compliance, and business teams to ensure secure deployments.With broad cloud exposure across GCP, Azure, and AWS, and in-depth knowledge of the OSI model, I ensure that security and performance go hand-in-hand. I am passionate about defending digital assets while driving innovation in cybersecurity.

Education

• Osmania University

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2016

• Eastern Illinois University

  Master's in Cyber Security

  2022 — 2023